Today in the adult world, we shed light on a Saudi businessman who loved excellence and creativity, so success accompanied him in every step he took, a man who takes his time to think and start implementation, achieving one achievement after another with patience and determination, mixing his love for originality with modern methods of creativity, so his projects and investments were an example to follow and set modern rules in the world of investment that formed a path and approach for investors, he is His Royal Highness Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
His upbringing and beginnings
Born in Riyadh on March 7, 1955 and is the grandson of two of the most famous figures in the Arab world - King Abdulaziz Al Saud, the founder and first ruler of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Riad El Solh, a prominent statesman in leading Lebanon to independence - Alwaleed bin Talal is today one of the world's largest investors and one of the richest people in the world. He began his investment and commercial activities upon his return to Saudi Arabia after receiving his bachelor's degree in business administration from the United States in 1979 and established several projects under the umbrella of “Kingdom Corporation for Trade and Contracting” that achieved rapid growth.
Diversity in investment
Kingdom Foundation has diversified into investments in multiple sectors. In 1996 the foundation was transformed into Kingdom Holding Company, which manages diversified investments in local and international banking, media production and satellite television stations, the hotel, entertainment and tourism industry, real estate development and construction projects, the electronics industry, computer hardware and software production, Internet and e-commerce, retail and luxury stores, supermarkets, automobile and heavy equipment manufacturing, and agricultural projects. Alwaleed Bin Talal owns a charitable foundation called the Alwaleed Bin Talal Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, which includes three foundations in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and around the world. Alwaleed bin Talal continues the work of his huge investment empire under the name “Kingdom Holding Company”, which is headquartered in the capital Riyadh in the Kingdom Tower, and under this company are several international companies that Alwaleed owns or owns stakes in, while the main offices of the company are located in the Kingdom Tower building (the Kingdom Tower is also owned by Alwaleed), which is a prominent landmark in the Saudi capital Riyadh for its unique design, which in 2003 won the award for the most beautiful design of a tower building in the world.Prince Alwaleed is active in various investment sectors, led by international hotels, such as Four Seasons, Fairmont and Movenpick, in which he owns various stakes, as well as the George V hotels in Paris, Copley Plaza in Boston and Plaza in New York, which he owns, and is also active in the media sector, as he owns Rotana Art Production Company in addition to Al-Risala TV.
His philanthropy
In addition to the Prince's business interests, a series of highly respected charitable organizations aim to influence social change and provide opportunities to bring relief to those in need. In recognition of this important contribution, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has received numerous awards and accolades from international organizations, associations, kings and heads of state. Prince Alwaleed bin Talal provides grants and donations to more than 60 countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. To handle his charitable activities around the world, His Royal Highness has established three foundations operating under the principle of "Commitment Without Borders": Alwaleed bin Talal Charitable Foundation in Saudi Arabia, Alwaleed bin Talal Humanitarian Foundation in Lebanon, and Alwaleed bin Talal Charitable Foundation in Lebanon. These organizations work locally, regionally and internationally to combat poverty.
Despite being a man of great wealth and influence, Prince Alwaleed is humbled when people turn to him, as he believes it is his duty as a Muslim to use his influence and contacts to promote understanding and peace among people.
